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Snow chains on bikes

the snow is certainly coming down thickly. At this rate I will need to get my bike snow chains out. They work really well for ice, though for slushy stuff a normal knobbly tyre is usually adequate. the nz herald video from last year is still available with me & the 3 wheeler which has a rear tyre fitted with bolts for grip (1:32 min thru), nz herald video
details on how to make your own snow tyres or chains are on snowtyres

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  1. Patrick MorganJune 5, 2012 at 10:46 pmReply

    Great pic Steven. How’s riding in Chch today?

  2. Steven MJune 6, 2012 at 10:02 pmReplyAuthor

    check out the new post – very icey but chains gripped brilliantly so had a fantastic ride in – looks stunning. couldn’t find my balaclava was the only frustration

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